Hot Fudge Sundae Cake

1 cup flour

1 tsp. vanilla

¾ cup granulated sugar

1 cup chopped nuts, if desired

2 Tbs. cocoa

½ cup brown sugar, packed

2 tsp. baking powder

¼ cup cocoa

¼ tsp. salt

1¾ cups hottest tap water

½ cup milk

2 Tbs. salad oil

Heat oven to 350-degrees. In ungreased square pan, 9 X 9 X 2", stir together flour, granulated sugar, 2 Tbs. cocoa, baking powder and salt. Mix in milk, oil, and vanilla with fork until smooth. Stir in nuts. Spread evenly in pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and ¼ cup cocoa. Pour hot water over batter. Bake 40 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes; spoon into dessert dishes or cut into squares. Invert each square onto dessert plate. Top with ice cream and spoon sauce over each serving.